Tagged: green space

Spending time in nature has always been important, but now it’s an essential part of coping with the pandemic - Scibooks

Guest Author • Mar 16, 2021 •

• green space,
• Nature,
• Psychology

Catherine Knight, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Even a short walk, an ocean view or a picnic by a river can leave us feeling invigorated and restored. There is now a growing body of evidence establishing the link between such nature encounters and our mental and physical well-being. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance … Read More

Mapping the link between biodiversity and wellbeing – NatureBuzz - The Psychology Report

Sarb Johal • Apr 24, 2017 •

• green space,
• happiness,
• Nature,
• naturebuzz,
• Psychology,
• wellbeing

In this week’s Psychology Report I talked with Laurie Parma from the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge in England, about Nature Buzz (iTunes / Android)- the new research application they have developed to explore the links between nature and well-being.     Have a read of this conversation to understand more … Read More